Applicator

ABSTRACT

An applicator is provided with a container including an internal space for storing lotion, a channel at an upper end of the container, and a projection at a lower end of the container; and an application assembly disposed on an upper end of the container and including a plurality of tubes each including a projecting applicator head at a lower end. Each tube includes two opposite cavities at a lower end and two opposite protrusions at an upper end and adapted to secure to the cavities. The applicator heads can be stacked on the upper end of the container by using the channel. A perforated disc is attached to a bottom of the projection. After the lotion is used up, a user may detach the perforated disc prior to refilling lotion into the space. Characteristics of easy use, multiple section, easy replacement, and portability can be carried out.

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION

1. Field of the Invention

The invention relates to applicators more particularly to such animproved applicator having characteristics of easy use, multiplesection, easy replacement, and portability.

2. Description of Related Art

Applicators are substances widely used. For example, an applicator canbe applied to the body to soothe the body after exercise; or theshoulder and the neck to release pain when operating a computer on adesk.

Conventionally, applicators are provided a fixed head. Thus, it isimpossible of replacing the head with other means if such needs such ascleaning, massaging, and lotion application arise. Further, such meansmay occupy precious space and are not easy carry. Thus, the need forimprovement still exists.

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION

It is therefore one object of the invention to provide an improvedapplicator for solving problems associated with the conventionalapplicator.

In one aspect of the invention, an improved applicator comprising acontainer including an internal space, a channel at an upper end of thecontainer, and a projection at a lower end of the container; and anapplication assembly disposed on an upper end of the container andincluding a plurality of tubes each including a projecting applicatorhead at a lower end.

By utilizing the invention, a user may squeeze the container to applylotion in the space to the part of the body for soothing through theapplicator head such as sponges, brushes, or rotatable ball. As aresult, the body can be soothed. The applicator heads can be stacked onthe upper end of the container so that characteristics of easy use,multiple section, easy replacement, and portability can be carried out.

The above and other objects, features and advantages of the inventionwill become apparent from the following detailed description taken withthe accompanying drawings.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

FIGS. 1A and 1B are exploded views of an improved applicator accordingto the invention respectively;

FIG. 2 is a longitudinal sectional view of the assembled improvedapplicator; and

FIG. 3 is a view similar to FIG. 2 showing the applicator with the capremoved.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

Referring to FIGS. 1A and 1B, an improved applicator in accordance withthe invention comprises a cylindrical, hollow container 1 and anapplication assembly 2 wherein the container 1 comprises an internalspace 10, a channel 11 at an upper end of the container 1, an externallythreaded projection 12 at a lower end of the container 1; and theapplication assembly 2 comprises a first tube 20 including a projectingapplicator head 200 at a lower end, a second tube 21 including aprojecting applicator head 210 at a lower end, and a third tube 22including a projecting applicator head 220 at a lower end.

As shown, the improved applicator of the invention comprises a container1 and an application assembly 2 wherein the container 1 comprises aninternal space 10, a channel 11 at an upper end, an externally threadedprojection 12 at a lower end, two opposite cavities 13 on a top of thechannel 11, and a perforated disc 14 attached to the bottom of theexternally threaded projection 12.

The application assembly 2 comprises a first tube 20 including aprojecting applicator head 200 at an upper end, a second tube 21including a projecting applicator head 210 at an upper end, and a thirdtube 22 including a projecting applicator head 220 at an upper endwherein the first tube 20 includes a partially threaded inner surface201, two opposite cavities 202 on an annular surface at a lower endadjacent to the partially threaded inner surface 201, and two oppositeprotrusions 203 on an annular surface at an upper end; the second tube21 includes a partially threaded inner surface 211, two oppositecavities 212 on an annular surface at a lower end adjacent to thepartially threaded inner surface 211, and two opposite protrusions 213on an annular surface at an upper end; and the third tube 22 includes apartially threaded inner surface 221, two opposite cavities 222 on anannular surface at a lower end adjacent to the partially threaded innersurface 221, and two opposite protrusions 223 on an annular surface atan upper end. The applicator head 200 is a sponge, the applicator head210 is a rotatable ball, and the applicator head 220 is a plurality ofbrushes. Further, the invention comprises a cup shaped cap 3 includingtwo opposite cavities 30 on an annular surface at an open end.

Referring to FIG. 2 in conjunction with FIGS. 1A and 1B, as shown, thefirst tube 20 is secured to the other open end of the container 1 bythreadedly securing the partially threaded inner surface 201 to theexternally threaded projection 12; the second tube 21; the second tube21 is secured to the other open end of the container 1 by threadedlysecuring the partially threaded inner surface 211 to the externallythreaded projection 12; and the third tube 22 is secured to the otheropen end of the container 1 by threadedly securing the partiallythreaded inner surface 221 to the externally threaded projection 12wherein the opposite protrusions 203 are snapped into the oppositecavities 202, the opposite protrusions 213 are snapped into the oppositecavities 212, and the opposite protrusions 223 are snapped into theopposite cavities 222. Thus, the cap 3 is secured to the applicationassembly 2. The application assembly 2 can be secured to the upper endof the container 1 by using the channel 11.

Referring to FIG. 3 in conjunction with FIGS. 1A and 1B, as shown, auser may detach the cap 3 and then secure the cap 3 to the second tube21 by snapping the opposite protrusions 31 into the opposite cavities212 prior to use. Thus, the applicator head (implemented as sponge) 200is exposed. The applicator head 200 can be replaced by the applicatorhead 210 (implemented as a rotatable ball) or can be replaced by theapplicator head 220 (implemented as a plurality of brushes) in the upperend of the container 1 for ease of storage and soothing body. Next, theindividual may squeeze the container 1 to apply lotion in the space 10to the part of the body through the perforated disc 14 and theapplicator head 200. As a result, the body can be soothed. After thelotion is used up, a user may detach, for example the cap 3, at leastone of the first, second, and third tubes 20, 21, and 22, and theperforated disc 14. Next, the individual may refill lotion into thespace 10.

It is envisaged by the invention that the improved applicator hascharacteristics of easy use, multiple section, easy replacement, andportability.

In view of above description, the improved applicator of the inventionhas the following advantages:

The improved applicator of the invention allows a user to replace theapplicator head with another one as desired

The improved applicator of the invention allows the applicator heads canbe stacked and secured to the upper end of the container.

The improved applicator of the invention allows a user to detach theperforated disc prior to refilling lotion into the space.

The improved applicator of the invention allows a user to put the caponto the applicator head after use.

While the invention has been described in terms of preferredembodiments, those skilled in the art will recognize that the inventioncan be practiced with modifications within the spirit and scope of theappended claims.

What is claimed is:
 1. An improved applicator comprising: a containerincluding an internal space, a channel at an upper end of the container,and a projection at a lower end of the container; and an applicationassembly disposed on an upper end of the container and including aplurality of tubes each including a projecting applicator head at alower end.
 2. The improved applicator of claim 1, further comprising acavity on a top of the channel.
 3. The improved applicator of claim 1,wherein the space is adapted to store lotion.
 4. The improved applicatorof claim 1, wherein the projection is protruded and externally threaded.5. The improved applicator of claim 1, further comprising a perforateddisc attached to a bottom of the projection.
 6. The improved applicatorof claim 1, wherein each of the tubes includes a partially threadedinner surface.
 7. The improved applicator of claim 1, wherein each ofthe tubes includes a plurality of opposite cavities on an annularsurface at a lower end and a plurality of opposite protrusions on anannular surface at an upper end.
 8. The improved applicator of claim 1,wherein the tube is a cap.
 9. The improved applicator of claim 1,wherein the applicator head is one of a sponge, a rotatable ball, and aplurality of brushes.